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THE NAIVETY OF INDIA'S CURRENT SELECTION COMMITTEE

The Indian men's national cricket team, under Ajit Agarkar's leadership as chairman of the selection committee, faces growing scrutiny. Despite the promising management structure, including Gautam Gambhir as head coach and a skilled coaching staff...

TOP 5 KNOCKS BY INDIA BATTERS IN CHAMPIONS TROPHY

The much-awaited Champions Trophy (CT) 2025 cricket tournament will kick off on February 19 with a game between Pakistan, co-hosts and defending champions, and New Zealand. The mega one-day international (ODI) contest has been in the headlines...

TYSON FURY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM BOXING

British heavyweight Tyson Fury has retired from boxing again-one month after losing a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk. The 36-year-old Fury announced the decision in a short video posted on his Instagram account, which included a cryptic message.

ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025: BANGLADESH HAVE A TOUGH ROAD AHEAD

Bangladesh face a tough task in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The Tigers are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, India and New Zealand. Led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh will open their Champions Trophy campaign against India in Dubai.

ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY: ALL-ROUND INDIA AIM FOR SUB-CONTINENT JOY

The 15-member Indian cricket team for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy was announced on January 18. Rohit Sharma is set to lead the Men in Blue with Shubman Gill assigned as his deputy. India are placed in Group A alongside New Zealand, Bangladesh and Pakistan....

REASONS WHY INDIA WERE OUTCLASSED IN THE BORDERGAVASKAR TROPHY DOWN UNDER

India finally surrendered the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia after a decade. The Indian cricket team lost the 5-match series Down Under by a 3-1 margin. This was despite them taking a 1-0 lead...

ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025: SPIRITED AFGHANISTAN COULD BE PARTY SPOILERS

The Afghanistan cricket team has reached new heights, and its performance in global ICC tournaments has seen drastic improvement. In the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, Afghanistan finished sixth ahead of England, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka...

BARCELONA ROUTS REAL MADRID AGAIN TO WIN SPANISH SUPER CUP

Real Madrid came out looking for some payback in the latest Clasico” against Barcelona but ended up being embarrassed again. Madrid lost 5-2 to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025: PAKISTAN ARE THE FAVOURITES TO WIN THE TOURNAMENT

Defending champions Pakistan will be aiming to present themselves as an able team to go out and keep hold of the ICC Champions Trophy. In 2017, Pakistan downed arch-rivals India to win the coveted global 50-over tournament.

NICK TAYLOR WINS ANOTHER PLAYOFF IN THE SONY OPEN

Nick Taylor in a playoff is tough to beat. Getting there was the hardest part for the Canadian, who delivered another highlight reel of clutch moments in the Sony Open. Down to his last shot, Taylor chipped in from 60 feet for an eagle on the par-5 closing hole at...

ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025: WILL HEAVYWEIGHTS AUSTRALIA ADD MORE GLOSS TO THEIR TROPHY CABINET?

Australia have a habit of making it big in ICC tournaments, and the upcoming Champions Trophy could be another platform for them to add more silverware to their rich cabinet. Australia are two-time winners of the Champions Trophy and six-time winners of the ODI World Cup.

TIGER WOODS MAKES INDOOR GOLF DEBUT

Tiger Woods was the sixth and final player to emerge from the tunnel and onto the field of play for his TGL debut. No one announced his name. Wasn't necessary. Survivor's “Eye of the Tiger” blared and that was more than enough of an introduction for perhaps golf's...

ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY: INJURY-HIT SOUTH AFRICA ARE IN A POSITION OF BOTHER

South Africa have been dealt a major blow with injuries ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan and the UAE. Temba Bauma-led South Africa have a quality side on offer with seasoned internationals bolstering the squad.

BORDERGAVASKAR TROPHY 2024-25: INDIA PLAYERS' REPORT CARD

India saw the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 slipping out of their hands after a decade in the just-concluded tour of Australia as the hosts came from behind to defeat them 3-1 in a five-match series...

ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY: CAN NEW ZEALAND LIGHT UP THE TOURNAMENT UNDER MITCHELL SANTNER?

New Zealand will be aiming to get things right and add a maiden piece of silverware to their ICC trophy cabinet in white-ball cricket. The 2021 ICC World Test Championship winners are heading into the tournament under the leadership of Mitchell Santner, who enjoyed a...

ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY: JOS BUTTLER-LED ENGLAND HAVE THEIR TASK CUT OUT

The 15-member England cricket team for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy was announced last month. Jos Buttler is set to lead the Three Lions. England are placed in Group B which has teams like Australia, South Africa and Afghanistan.

US OPEN DOUBLES CHAMPION MAX PURCELL LSXD SUSPENDED FOR ir ANTI-DOPING BREACH

Purcell, who is currently ranked No. 12 in doubles, teamed with Jordan Thompson to win the U.S. Open in September, and with Matt Ebden to win Wimbledon in 2022. He also finished as a runner-up in doubles at the Australian Open in 2020 and 2022...

FIFA'S NEW SUPERSIZED TOURNAMENT SPARKS A REVOLT

The new Club World Cup is a supersized version of what used to be a short tournament with only seven teams. The new edition includes 32 teams from around the world and will be held every four years, starting next summer in the United States...

OLEKSANDR USYK SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS HEAVYWEIGHT BELT

In the second half of the fight, it became apparent that carrying the extra weight was wearing Fury down, as the pace began to catch up to him while Usyk's calm and patient approach favored him. Usyk's ability to get inside, strike quick and damage Fury with stinging combinations was the...

PAKISTAN CRICKETERS TO FACE ARCH-RIVAL INDIA IN DUBAI

The tournament begins in Karachi on Feb. 19 when Pakistan takes on New Zealand. Political tensions between Pakistan and India have prevented their teams from touring each other's country since 2012, when Pakistan went to India for a bilateral one-day international series...

5 PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is currently in the form of his life, making him India's biggest hope for glory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Fresh off his heroics in the ICC T20 World Cup, where his match-winning spells secured India's triumph, Bumrah has carried his form into red-ball cricket...

5 INDIANS WHO SHOULDN'T TRAVEL TO ENGLAND: A BOLD TAKE AHEAD OF THE JUNE TOUR

The name Virat Kohli is synonymous with greatness, but even legends have their slumps. While Kohli has shown glimpses of brilliance, his overall Test form this year leaves much to be desired. In nine matches, he has managed just one century and a single half-century...

5 REASONS WHY NITISH KUMAR REDDY IS THE NEXT VVS LAXMAN

One of VVS Laxman's most celebrated traits was his ability to stand firm under pressure, often rescuing India from precarious situations. Nitish Kumar Reddy has displayed similar reliability in his nascent career. In the IPL, Reddy's contributions often came when the team needed them...

INDIA'S TRANSITION PHASE IN TEST CRICKET: THE NEED FOR NEW HEROES

Tanmay Agarwal's performances in the ongoing Ranji Trophy have been exemplary. With over 600 runs at an average of 68.33, Agarwal has consistently delivered big scores. His calm temperament and solid technique make him well-suited for the challenging conditions in England, where patience and adaptability are key...

WHY THE CURRENT INDIAN CRICKET TEAM SUPPORT STAFF IS UNDER THE SCANNER

Virat Kohli, the backbone of India's batting, has been dismissed six times in eight innings to deliveries pitched on the sixth stump outside off. This is not a case of being beaten by unplayable deliveries; it's a failure to adapt and learn. Kohli's insistence on chasing balls, which he should leave alone, highlights his technical...

THE WORST XI OF 2024: PLAYERS WHO FELL SHORT OF EXPECTATIONS

The \"King\" had one of his worst years in international cricket. Virat Kohli's 2024 stats are a stark departure from his legendary standards: 22 matches, 614 runs at an average of 22, with just one century and two fifties...

2024 YEAR-ENDER: PRESENTING THE ODI TEAM OF THE YEAR

Saim Ayub will be one of the players to watch out for in the Champions Trophy. The Pakistan cricket team opener had a majestic ODI series against South Africa recently, helping his side blank the hosts 3-0. Ayub has cemented his place in this Pakistan...

2024 YEAR-ENDER: PRESENTING THE T201 TEAM OF THE YEAR

Travis Head was solid in 2024. His 539 runs at an average of 38.5 are the second-best ever for an Australian in a calendar year. His strike rate was a sensational 178.47. He started the year with impressive knocks against New Zealand, and after a dream IPL...

PRESENTING THE TEST TEAM OF THE YEAR 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal finished the year as the 2nd-highest run-scorer. The Indian opener played 15 Tests and amassed 1394 runs at the time of writing. His average read 53.61. He clobbered three tons and 8 fifties. He had a poor start against South Africa before bossing the show against England...

PRESENTING THE BEST FIVE CRICKETERS IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET IN 2024

Sri Lanka's experienced campaigner, Kusal Mendis, was the top run-scorer in international cricket (2024) across formats. As per ESPNcricinfo, Mendis had a busy 2024, playing 48 matches (55 innings). He scored 1860 runs at 37.24. His tally included 2 centuries and 11 fifties. He smashed 200 fours and 37 sixes...